Unlike upstart families like the Cheng Family, the Sheng family had a deep-rooted heritage. Aside from Sheng Anguo's direct line, several other collateral branches had also achieved remarkable success, whether in officialdom or commerce. They were widely regarded as a prominent and influential family, and the number of people in Pingcheng who dared to cross the Sheng family could be counted on one hand.
The strongest branch had originally belonged to the main family in the Capital, but misfortune had plagued that household year after year, leaving only the family head alive. Consequently, their renown had gradually fallen behind that of the Pingcheng branch of the Sheng family.
To ensure this glory continued, Sheng Anguo spent a lavish fortune every year supporting several grand masters of the Mystic Gate.
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